The Karen people: culture, faith and history
... Burma more than two thousand years ago. While the Mon had their own literature and writing, there are very few written records of the Karen. Over a thousand years ago ethnic Burmans began migrating to Burma. Burman kings slowly destroyed Mon and Arakenese kingdoms and invaded Thailand. But unlike th ...
... Burma more than two thousand years ago. While the Mon had their own literature and writing, there are very few written records of the Karen. Over a thousand years ago ethnic Burmans began migrating to Burma. Burman kings slowly destroyed Mon and Arakenese kingdoms and invaded Thailand. But unlike th ...
Secrets Sutra - The EverLife Foundation
... extinction from rebirth) this sovereign of ignorance and illusion offered the sage special dispensation — immediate and easy entry into enlightenment. However, when the Sakya sage fearlessly announced that before he entered nirvana he must first “establish innumerable buddha-lands throughout the uni ...
... extinction from rebirth) this sovereign of ignorance and illusion offered the sage special dispensation — immediate and easy entry into enlightenment. However, when the Sakya sage fearlessly announced that before he entered nirvana he must first “establish innumerable buddha-lands throughout the uni ...
Skilful Means: A Concept in Mahayana Buddhism
... thousands whose names I do not know. As examples, however, I should like to thank my teacher at Cambridge, Maurice Wiles, who suggested I went to Japan to see what I would find, Raymond Hammer who helped me to put the suggestion into effect, and Carmen Blacker who conveyed in advance that Japanese Bu ...
... thousands whose names I do not know. As examples, however, I should like to thank my teacher at Cambridge, Maurice Wiles, who suggested I went to Japan to see what I would find, Raymond Hammer who helped me to put the suggestion into effect, and Carmen Blacker who conveyed in advance that Japanese Bu ...
Early Buddhist Discourses
... Despite some initial reluctance, the Buddha (as he could now be properly called) taught the path he had discovered to many others, some of whom also became enlightened.8 His first five disciples—his former ascetic colleagues—were converted by the first sermon in the Deer Park at Isipatana, ...
... Despite some initial reluctance, the Buddha (as he could now be properly called) taught the path he had discovered to many others, some of whom also became enlightened.8 His first five disciples—his former ascetic colleagues—were converted by the first sermon in the Deer Park at Isipatana, ...
Wonhyo - Charles Muller
... studied the Lotus Sūtra with the eminent monk Nangji,4 and in the process of his commentarial work often consulted with the monk Hyegong.5 He is also recorded as having studied the Nirvāṇa Sūtra and Vimalakīrti-sūtra together with Bodeok and Uisang respectively.6 The most often-cited episode from Wo ...
... studied the Lotus Sūtra with the eminent monk Nangji,4 and in the process of his commentarial work often consulted with the monk Hyegong.5 He is also recorded as having studied the Nirvāṇa Sūtra and Vimalakīrti-sūtra together with Bodeok and Uisang respectively.6 The most often-cited episode from Wo ...
The Buddha and His Teachings
... Many valuable books have been written by Eastern and Western scholars, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, to present the life and teachings of the Buddha to those who are interested in Buddhism. Amongst them one of the most popular works is still The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold. Many Western t ...
... Many valuable books have been written by Eastern and Western scholars, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, to present the life and teachings of the Buddha to those who are interested in Buddhism. Amongst them one of the most popular works is still The Light of Asia by Sir Edwin Arnold. Many Western t ...
THE INFLUENCE OF CREATION MYTH ON TAI LUE COMMUNITY
... myth and have made it popular throughout the Tai Lue society. It has been presented by two groups – the singers and those who use printing technology. Tai Lue people love to sing and dance like other ethnic Tais. Tai Lue folk songs are called “Kab Lue” and the singers are called “Chang kab”. These a ...
... myth and have made it popular throughout the Tai Lue society. It has been presented by two groups – the singers and those who use printing technology. Tai Lue people love to sing and dance like other ethnic Tais. Tai Lue folk songs are called “Kab Lue” and the singers are called “Chang kab”. These a ...
1 Sanskrit Beyond Text: The Use of Bonji (Siddham) in Mandala and
... sign of a Buddhist deity came to also have the potential to act as the sign for a Shinto kami (神, Shinto deity) and, additionally, new world-concepts of a so-called (dogma) for the “amalgamation” of Shinto and Buddhism. The limitations imposed by the scope of the project do not allow me to answer al ...
... sign of a Buddhist deity came to also have the potential to act as the sign for a Shinto kami (神, Shinto deity) and, additionally, new world-concepts of a so-called (dogma) for the “amalgamation” of Shinto and Buddhism. The limitations imposed by the scope of the project do not allow me to answer al ...
AN INTIMATE DESTRUCTION
... ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION submitted by Alan Foljambe for the Degree of PhD in Art History and entitled An Intimate Destruction: Tantric Buddhism, Desire, and the Body in Surrealism and Georges Bataille, October 2008. The dissertation addresses the influence of Tantric Buddhism on Surrealism and the w ...
... ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION submitted by Alan Foljambe for the Degree of PhD in Art History and entitled An Intimate Destruction: Tantric Buddhism, Desire, and the Body in Surrealism and Georges Bataille, October 2008. The dissertation addresses the influence of Tantric Buddhism on Surrealism and the w ...
How Mindfulness Becomes Mindlessness – A Hermeneutical
... The science of hermeneutics traces back to Europe’s 14th century Renaissance scholars of theology and law. Both disciplines emphasize the importance of textual interpretation as a means of mastering different disciplines of knowledge. The primary element in the hermeneutical hub is the original text ...
... The science of hermeneutics traces back to Europe’s 14th century Renaissance scholars of theology and law. Both disciplines emphasize the importance of textual interpretation as a means of mastering different disciplines of knowledge. The primary element in the hermeneutical hub is the original text ...
Modern Buddhism Volume 3 Prayers for Daily Practice
... a blue-coloured body, four faces and twelve arms, the nature of my purified white indestructible drop. I am embracing Vajravarahi, the nature of my purified red indestructible drop. I am surrounded by the Heroes and Heroines of the five wheels, who are the nature of my purified subtle body – the cha ...
... a blue-coloured body, four faces and twelve arms, the nature of my purified white indestructible drop. I am embracing Vajravarahi, the nature of my purified red indestructible drop. I am surrounded by the Heroes and Heroines of the five wheels, who are the nature of my purified subtle body – the cha ...
Taming the Monkey Mind
... practice by reciting the Buddha’s name, you should not dwell on sundry good or bad actions(1) once they have been performed. In other words, everyday activities should be carried out in a matter-of-fact way, and once finished, be let go.(2) Do not hold on to them – or they will disturb your peace of ...
... practice by reciting the Buddha’s name, you should not dwell on sundry good or bad actions(1) once they have been performed. In other words, everyday activities should be carried out in a matter-of-fact way, and once finished, be let go.(2) Do not hold on to them – or they will disturb your peace of ...
cheng xuanying`s conception of the sage in the zhuangzi
... which are defined or I explained differently from one another within the Zhuangzi itself. Second, I will attemp~ to show how, in Cheng's conception of the sage, all these names became "epithets" fot the same ultimate or ideal individual, and hence explain why he seems to make no distinction between ...
... which are defined or I explained differently from one another within the Zhuangzi itself. Second, I will attemp~ to show how, in Cheng's conception of the sage, all these names became "epithets" fot the same ultimate or ideal individual, and hence explain why he seems to make no distinction between ...
The Development of the Tathāgatagarbha in the Early Mahāyāna
... The Same gratitude to Dr. Fa Qing for his continuous suggestion and encouragement, without their guidance this thesis would never have come to fruition. I am also wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to Mast Venerable Wei Wu, the founder of International Buddhist College and Klintiendhram Foundation, ...
... The Same gratitude to Dr. Fa Qing for his continuous suggestion and encouragement, without their guidance this thesis would never have come to fruition. I am also wish to acknowledge my indebtedness to Mast Venerable Wei Wu, the founder of International Buddhist College and Klintiendhram Foundation, ...
Understanding Buddhism as `Religion` or `Science` ? Hidden
... and Yves for the huge job they did in reading all the pages and the corrections they suggested. Thanks to Peter-Jan who helped me out big time with the lay-out. I also want to thank all my colleagues at work for their patience and understanding, since I had to divide my time and attention between my ...
... and Yves for the huge job they did in reading all the pages and the corrections they suggested. Thanks to Peter-Jan who helped me out big time with the lay-out. I also want to thank all my colleagues at work for their patience and understanding, since I had to divide my time and attention between my ...
- ERA - University of Alberta
... Today, scholars have applied the concept of religion to non-Western cultures. In China, Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism are regarded as religions. Nevertheless, “while [these ‘religions’] have existed as major traditions for a very long period, they were not ‘isms’ or ‘religions’ in the modern sen ...
... Today, scholars have applied the concept of religion to non-Western cultures. In China, Buddhism, Confucianism and Daoism are regarded as religions. Nevertheless, “while [these ‘religions’] have existed as major traditions for a very long period, they were not ‘isms’ or ‘religions’ in the modern sen ...
- ANU Repository
... which ’Phags pa, rather than the Great Khan, reigned. Therefore, these functionalist political interpretations prove incongruent with salient historical evidence that ’Phags pa was offered extraordinary treatment and wielded influence far out of proportion with what might be expected based on these ...
... which ’Phags pa, rather than the Great Khan, reigned. Therefore, these functionalist political interpretations prove incongruent with salient historical evidence that ’Phags pa was offered extraordinary treatment and wielded influence far out of proportion with what might be expected based on these ...
The Quintessence of Secret (Esoteric) Buddhism
... religious rules, as they are normally accustomed to. Practitioners of other sects are encouraged to live by the precepts of their religion. Everyone will gradually experience many supernatural principles, depending on the individual’s extent of religious commitment and devotion. 10. This Yantra is s ...
... religious rules, as they are normally accustomed to. Practitioners of other sects are encouraged to live by the precepts of their religion. Everyone will gradually experience many supernatural principles, depending on the individual’s extent of religious commitment and devotion. 10. This Yantra is s ...
An Exploratory Study of a Counselling Framework
... nature correctly perceived34. The theory of the Four Noble Truths is also named as ‘Four Wisdoms’35 because it navigates a bright prospect to transcend suffering. The ‘Truths’ are the highest principles36 and pertain to four dimensions37: duḥkha or duḥkha-satya (Suffering or Nature of Suffering), sa ...
... nature correctly perceived34. The theory of the Four Noble Truths is also named as ‘Four Wisdoms’35 because it navigates a bright prospect to transcend suffering. The ‘Truths’ are the highest principles36 and pertain to four dimensions37: duḥkha or duḥkha-satya (Suffering or Nature of Suffering), sa ...
Basics of Practice - Nichiren Shoshu Myoshinji
... which people can enjoy happy lives together based on True Buddhism (Kosen-rufu). “Attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime” does not mean changing your human form. Nor does it mean becoming a Buddha when you die, a mistaken view commonly held in other Buddhist denominations. Rather, it means achieving, ...
... which people can enjoy happy lives together based on True Buddhism (Kosen-rufu). “Attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime” does not mean changing your human form. Nor does it mean becoming a Buddha when you die, a mistaken view commonly held in other Buddhist denominations. Rather, it means achieving, ...
The History of the Soka Gakkai - Sgi-Usa
... taking the competitive middle school examinations. Here, Makiguchi freely pursued his research and developed his educational theories. When Makiguchi encountered Nichiren Buddhism, he saw that the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin resonated deeply with his ideals. In 1928, at fifty-seven, Makiguchi co ...
... taking the competitive middle school examinations. Here, Makiguchi freely pursued his research and developed his educational theories. When Makiguchi encountered Nichiren Buddhism, he saw that the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin resonated deeply with his ideals. In 1928, at fifty-seven, Makiguchi co ...
The Seeker`s Glossary of Buddhism
... This is a revised and expanded edition of The Seeker’s Glossary of Buddhism, which first appeared a year ago. The text is a compendium of excerpts and quotations from some 350 works by monks, nuns, professors, scholars and other laypersons from nine different countries, in their own words or in tran ...
... This is a revised and expanded edition of The Seeker’s Glossary of Buddhism, which first appeared a year ago. The text is a compendium of excerpts and quotations from some 350 works by monks, nuns, professors, scholars and other laypersons from nine different countries, in their own words or in tran ...
this PDF file - Journal of the Oxford Centre for Buddhist
... ) Respect and reverence to parents Both Buddhism and Confucianism speak of respect and reverence for parents, but the latter emphasizes it. e Lunyu says, “Nowadays ‘ lial’ means simply being able to provide one’s parents with nourishment. But even dogs and horses are provided with nourishment. If ...
... ) Respect and reverence to parents Both Buddhism and Confucianism speak of respect and reverence for parents, but the latter emphasizes it. e Lunyu says, “Nowadays ‘ lial’ means simply being able to provide one’s parents with nourishment. But even dogs and horses are provided with nourishment. If ...
The Edicts of King Asoka - Buddhist Publication Society
... are more than justified and qualify him to be ranked as one of the greatest rulers. In his edicts, he spoke of what might be called state morality, and private or individual morality. The first was what he based his administration upon and what he hoped would lead to a more just, more spiritually in ...
... are more than justified and qualify him to be ranked as one of the greatest rulers. In his edicts, he spoke of what might be called state morality, and private or individual morality. The first was what he based his administration upon and what he hoped would lead to a more just, more spiritually in ...
There is a legend the Buddha was once handed a flower and asked
... unworthy, Tao will never exclude him."5 If all things are one, there can be no critical differentiation of any part. This concentration on inner perception, to the exclusion of practical concerns, evoked a criticism from the third-century-B.C. Confucian philosopher Hsun Tzu that has a curiously mode ...
... unworthy, Tao will never exclude him."5 If all things are one, there can be no critical differentiation of any part. This concentration on inner perception, to the exclusion of practical concerns, evoked a criticism from the third-century-B.C. Confucian philosopher Hsun Tzu that has a curiously mode ...
Buddhism in Myanmar
Buddhism in Myanmar is predominantly of the Theravada tradition, practised by 89% of the country's population It is the most religious Buddhist country in terms of the proportion of monks in the population and proportion of income spent on religion. Adherents are most likely found among the dominant Bamar people, Shan, Rakhine, Mon, Karen, Zo, and Chinese who are well integrated into Burmese society. Monks, collectively known as the sangha, are venerated members of Burmese society. Among many ethnic groups in Myanmar, including the Bamar and Shan, Theravada Buddhism is practiced in conjunction with nat worship, which involves the placation of spirits who can intercede in worldly affairs.With regard to the daily routines of Buddhists in Myanmar, there are two most popular practices: merit-making and vipassanā. The weizza path is the least popular; it is an esoteric form somewhat linked to Buddhist aspiration that involves the occult. Merit-making is the most common path undertaken by Burmese Buddhists. This path involves the observance of the Five Precepts and accumulation of good merit through charity and good deeds (dana) in order to obtain a favorable rebirth. The vipassana path, which has gained ground since the early 1900s, is a form of insight meditation believed to lead to enlightenment. The weizza path, is an esoteric system of occult practices (such as recitation of spells, samatha and alchemy) and believed to lead to life as a weizza (also spelt weikza), a semi-immortal and supernatural being who awaits the appearance of the future Buddha, Maitreya (Arimeitaya).